A Guide to Safe Practice in Art & Design

8.1 Additional References and Sources of General Information

The following additional references and sources of general information may be helpful.

A to Z of Materials

a very useful on-line materials information site, supplier and expert directory can be accessed at:
www.azom.com

British Standards Institution

The UK national standards body. Although government funded, the institution is independent. The BSI
interprets international technical standards for the UK, and also sets its own. For consumer goods, it sets
standards that products should reach (the BS standard), as well as testing products to see that they conform
to that standard (as a result of which the product may be given the BSI kite mark).

Managing health and safety in schools (1995) 0 7176 0770 4 £5.95
This publication describes the key elements of effective health and safety management systems in
schools. It will help employers, head teachers, other managers and staff review existing procedures
and ensure effective health and safety performance.

Electrical safety and you (1996) 0 7176 1207
This leaflet gives basic health and safety information about the use of electricity at work. It sets out basic
precautions and explains the dangers. As well as explaining how to carry out a risk assessment, it also gives
advice on how to work with electricity as safely as possible.